Morgan Lake WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Morgan Lake WMA is 1,493 acres of public hunting land in Long County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 6). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 10.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 WMA listings. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Quota hunts: WRD's 2026 lottery reports.
Morgan Lake WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 1,493 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 42) |
|---|---|
| County | Long County, Wayne County |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| WRD's listing | Natural Area |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Ludowici (5 mi), Jesup (6 mi) and Odum (11 mi) |
What is Morgan Lake WMA like?
Morgan Lake Wildlife Management Area is located in Long County. This 1,493-acre property has archery hunting opportunities for all game species.
WRD lists these facilities: boat ramp, canoe access, lake and primitive campsites.
From WRD's page for Morgan Lake WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Morgan Lake WMA?
WRD sets each WMA's own dates. These are WRD's 2026-27 dates and notes for the area, as printed:
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Turkey, archery | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Coyote, archery | May 16 to 31 |
| Small Game, archery | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl, archery | State Seasons |
Source: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27). The area's full listing in the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, page 42 adds its quota, youth and special hunts and its area notes, and is the final word. WRD can change a hunt during the year: check WRD's page for the area before you go.
How many deer are taken on Morgan Lake WMA?
WRD has no 2025-26 report for the area. Over the 7 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 2 deer a season, from 1 in 2024-25 to 4 in 2022-23.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75 |
| 2021-22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| 2016-17 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by WMA. Deer from bonus hunts are tagged at the check station and may not be in Game Check's count. WRD records the 2026-27 season as it goes; it is left out until it ends.
Which county is Morgan Lake WMA in?
Morgan Lake WMA spreads over 2 counties. Each county's deer harvest for 2025-26, for the whole county, private land included:
| County | WMA acres in it | County deer reported, 2025-26 | Deer per square mile | Rank of 159 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long County | 1,407 | 414 | 1 | 150th |
| Wayne County | 87 | 914 | 1.4 | 102nd |
County harvest: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check). WMA acres in each county measured by FilledTag on WRD's boundary map and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; the mapped boundary can take in water or tracts that WRD's stated acreage leaves out.
How do you get to Morgan Lake WMA?
WRD gives this address: 300 Boat Landing Road, Ludowici, GA 31316 (GPS 31.6689, -81.8147). Highways within 5 miles: US 25, US 301, GA 38 and US 84. Nearest towns: Ludowici (5 miles), Jesup (6 miles), Odum (11 miles) and Walthourville (13 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists canoeing, lake fishing, primitive camping, river fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Griffin Ridge WMA (next to it), Townsend WMA (next to it), Penholoway Swamp WMA (3.1 miles) and Sansavilla WMA (11.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Morgan Lake WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Morgan Lake WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 10. WMA dates can differ from the statewide dates, and sign-in is required for deer hunts unless WRD's listing says otherwise.
When is turkey season on Morgan Lake WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Morgan Lake WMA gives turkey: Apr. 3 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
Can you camp on Morgan Lake WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Morgan Lake WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Morgan Lake WMA in?
Long County (1,407 acres) and Wayne County (87 acres), measured on WRD's boundary.
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Where these numbers come from
- Seasons and notes: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27); general WMA rules: 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, pages 19 to 21.
- Deer harvest by WMA and county: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check).
- Quota hunts: WRD quota hunt lottery reports, 2026.
- Area description, facilities and address: WRD, Morgan Lake WMA. Boundary and acres: WRD WMA boundaries.
- Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. National forest and refuges: U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
FilledTag is not part of Georgia DNR. Numbers are copied from WRD or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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